Gibson's QC is all over the place these days. Find a good used ES or Sheraton, or, if you like P90s, the Casino.

Fender are currently eating humble pie after trying to raise their prices, in some cases outrageously, in the middle of an economic downturn. Unsurprisingly, they look like d-bags. Plus, you pay more for their pre-distressed stuff. Go raw.

I fancy the Telecaster in a Ford Model T or Levi's 501 sort of way. I wouldn't be surprised if there's some niche Japanese artisan out there creating repro Esquires complete with wabisabi anti-intonation saddles and natural pickup hum at intentionally specific frequencies.

I fancy the Telecaster in a Ford Model T or Levi's 501 sort of way. I wouldn't be surprised if there's some niche Japanese artisan out there creating repro Esquires complete with wabisabi anti-intonation saddles and natural pickup hum at intentionally specific frequencies.

i feel u man lol i got the same reaction from my mom when i told her that, she's always complaining on the clothing i like and the price but w/e its my money i can do w/e i want with it lol. theres a saying here thats says: "es mejor pedir perdon, que pedir permiso" its better to say sorry than to ask for permision hehe if u like em buy em